Prepare against Ulrich von Auer
DEU · World #30,107 classical · FIDE ID 4698096
When preparing against Ulrich von Auer, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 287 games by Ulrich von Auer, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulrich von Auer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrich von Auer before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,985 | 2,137 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 287 | 122 | 80 | 85 | 42.5% |
| As White | 147 | 69 | 38 | 40 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 140 | 53 | 42 | 45 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrich von Auer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrich von Auer's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 63.3% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 19.7% | 60.3% |
| e4 | 21 | 14.3% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.0% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Auer usually continues c4 (54.1% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Auer usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Auer usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Auer usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Auer usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Auer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 63 | 91.3% | 52.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 95.8% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Ulrich von Auer's chess games
All 287 games by Ulrich von Auer in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 122 wins, 80 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 23 | 10/8/5 | 43.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Gerd Euler | 2,323 | 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | A70 |
| Aug 2002 | Hans-Juergen Koch | 2,279 | 6th Karl Mala Memorial Open | D15 |
| Nov 2015 | Vitaliy Promyshlyanskiy | 2,245 | 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A05 |
| Nov 2023 | Dmitrii Marcziter | 2,224 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | D76 |
| May 2016 | Thomas Feldtmann | 2,221 | 19th Rhein Main Open A | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt | 2008 | 34 | 18.5 | 2,029 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 6 | 1,896 |
| 55th ch-Tuebingen | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,118 |
| 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,888 |
| 10th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,914 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,140 |
| 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
| 08th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 1,744 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrich von Auer's chess games?
287 games by Ulrich von Auer, from Oct 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Ulrich von Auer has played.
What does Ulrich von Auer play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Ulrich von Auer opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrich von Auer answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Ulrich von Auer play as White?
As White, Ulrich von Auer's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrich von Auer play as Black?
As Black, Ulrich von Auer most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (18 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Ulrich von Auer's FIDE rating?
Ulrich von Auer is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Ulrich von Auer played?
Our database contains 287 games by Ulrich von Auer, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 80 draws, 85 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrich von Auer?
287 games by Ulrich von Auer reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.